Mary Jane Strickland Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Jane Strickland of Ironton, MO passed away March 6, 2021 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 77 years, 17 days. She was born February 18, 1944 in Bonne Terre, MO. A daughter of the late John William and Elmira Jane (O'Dell) Glore. On May 7, 1966 she was united in marriage to Richard Strickland who survives. To this union two children were born two daughters; Thela Marie Strickland of Ironton, and Jane Ellen Smith who preceded her in death. Also surviving are a sister Janet Marie (Kenny) Reeves of Arcadia, MO; two nephews; Kenneth Lee Reeves, John Lindell Reeves and wife Maricel, one niece Karen Marie (Kevin) Kemp, four great nieces and nephews, five great great nieces and nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by a niece Gail Reeves. Mary Jane was a 1962 graduate of Esther high school and went on to get her Bachelors degree in education at SEMO Webster College. She taught Elementary K-1-2 at Valley R-6 in Caledonia, MO. In 1966 she joined the Presbyterian Church of Farmington, MO. She was a member of the St. Clair Genealogy Society in Belleville, IL. Mary Jane had a passion for animals and loved her cat Friskie. She loved to play the piano and organ, and had a passion for nature and loved to work in her flower garden. She also loved to solve word search puzzles. Mary Jane will be truly missed by all that had knew her. Visitation for Mary Jane will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 from the Cole Family Chapel. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM from the Farmington Presbyterian Church. Rev. Bob Bullock and Byron Taylor will be officiating the funeral services. Interment will be held in St. Francois Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com Due to the Covid-19 virus, facemasks are required for attendance and social distancing practices should be followed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Mary Jane Strickland

February 18, 1944 - March 6, 2021